Michele dall'Ongaro

A divertissement that brings to life the Bach family and their many musical talents, as a “struggling impresario” asks them to compose an opera. Music by Michele dall'Ongaro, libretto by Vincenzo De Vivo. Conducted by Federico Amendola. Directed by Cesare Scarton.

In 2021, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia marked a new beginning following the closures caused by the health emergency, with a packed programme of concerts and events, often described as a moment of ‘opening’ and hope, and sometimes referred to as the ‘Overture’.

“A timeless hero: Robin Hood” is a musical commissioned by the Petruzzelli Theater in Bari and staged in 2023. Designed for a wide audience, including children and young people, it combines elements of musical theater and opera, recounting the adventures of Robin Hood with music by Michele dall'Ongaro and libretto by Vincenzo De Vico.